7.7
2024 Kia Cerato review
Now on it's farewell lap, the Kia Cerato is still a practical and affordable small sedan with few direct rivals.
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Josh Nevett
2024 Kia Cerato vs 2022 Toyota Corolla Comparison
Kia Cerato
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Toyota Corolla
2024 Kia
Cerato
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Kia Cerato S SAFETY PACK
Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
43L - 50L
151 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$27,060 - $36,860
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined ride, handling
- Seven-year warranty
- Class-leading boot space
Misses
- Dated interior
- Sensitive safety systems
- Price hikes
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic real-world fuel economy
- Cheap capped-price servicing
- Infotainment screen is finally up-to-date
Misses
- Boot space is awkward and too small
- Backseat space feels second-rate
- Cabin has 50 shades of black finishes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$520)
NA
Colours Available
The Cerato range is available in nine finishes:
- Clear White
- Snow White Pearl*
- Mineral Blue*
- Silky Silver*
- Horizon Blue*
- Steel Grey*
- Runway Red*
- Platinum Graphite*
- Aurora Black*
*Premium paint adds $520
Hatch:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Jasper Red ($575 extra)
- Graphite ($575 extra)
- Eclectic Blue ($575 extra)
- Peacock Black ($575 extra)
- Eclipse Black ($575 extra)
Sedan:
- Glacier White
- Frosted White ($575 extra)
- Silver Pearl ($575 extra)
- Atomic Rush red ($575 extra)
- Lunar Blue ($575 extra)
- Saturn Blue ($575 extra)
- Celestite Grey ($575 extra)
- Ink ($575 extra)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 - 1999 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 1.8L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 112kW - 150kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 - 6200 | 5200 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 192Nm - 265Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 4000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 10.3 | 13 - 13.05 | |
